Dining at the Aquarium

Cafe

Enjoy casual food that's perfect for the whole family including brick-oven pizzas, made-to-order burgers, fresh-tossed salads and mouthwatering desserts. All of our dishes feature the freshest, local ingredients sourced from Monterey Bay and the Central Valley.

Coffee Bar

Open daily: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Take a break and recharge in our centrally located coffee bar. Choose from an assortment of refreshing beverages, organic coffee drinks, pastries and desserts.

Meet Cindy Pawlcyn

The James Beard Award-winning creator of Mustards Grill in Napa Valley and more than a dozen other critically acclaimed farm-to-table restaurants, Cindy has earned a reputation over the past 30 years as one of California's top chefs. She's been the Aquarium's culinary partner since 2010. At Cindy's Waterfront restaurant, Cindy and Executive Chef Matthew Beaudin have crafted a menu comprised of dishes featuring fresh interpretations of her well-loved seasonal California "comfort food."Learn more about Cindy Pawlcyn